Description
At its heart, the Pistachio Cream Kunafa Croissant is a hybrid pastry. It takes the foundation of a high-quality butter croissant and elevates it using two key elements from Levantine dessert traditions: pistachio cream and kataifi pastry (kunafa).
Ingredients
For the croissants
4 large croissants (store-bought or homemade)
For the pistachio cream
1 cup pistachio paste
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
½ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp sugar (optional, depending on sweetness)
For the kunafa layer
1 cup shredded kunafa (kataifi pastry)
2 tbsp butter (melted)
1 tbsp sugar
For garnish
Crushed pistachios
Powdered sugar
Optional: honey or sugar syrup drizzle
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the kunafa crunch
Cut the kunafa strands into small pieces.
Mix with melted butter and sugar.
Toast in a pan on medium heat for 5–7 minutes until golden and crispy.
Set aside to cool.
2️⃣ Make the pistachio cream
In a bowl, mix pistachio paste, condensed milk, and heavy cream.
Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes so it thickens slightly.
3️⃣ Prepare the croissants
Slice each croissant horizontally (like a sandwich).
Lightly toast in an oven at 170 °C (340 °F) for 3–5 minutes to make them crisp.
4️⃣ Assemble
Spread a generous layer of pistachio cream inside the croissant.
Add a layer of the crispy kunafa.
Close the croissant and add more pistachio cream on top if desired.
5️⃣ Garnish
Sprinkle crushed pistachios.
Dust powdered sugar.
Optional drizzle of honey or syrup.
Notes
These Pistachio Cream Kunafa Croissants are the perfect blend of flaky, buttery croissants with creamy pistachio filling and crispy golden kunafa. They make an elegant dessert or a special treat for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 420 kcal
Keywords: Dubai Chocolate Croissant, Kunafa Pistachio Pastry, Kataifi Stuffed Croissant, Middle Eastern Fusion Pastry